Family and Activities
The Hotel's location in the hub of East Cork allows easy access to many attractions which are ideal for family breaks. Our Reception Team will be happy to help plan your activities, discounts may apply when arranged through the hotel.
- Fota Wildlife Safari Park (10 mins): 70 acres of open countryside with 90 species of exotic wildlife from 5 continents including giraffes and cheetahs – this is a must see! The “Family Fun at Fota” programme allows children to learn about cultural heritage and includes storytelling, cooking, planting wildflowers and bark rubbing.
- Garryvoe Beach (15 mins): Blue Flag beach, lifeguarded weekends only in June and 10am to 7pm daily in July and August (please verify at the beach on the day).
- Gate Multiplex Cinema (5 mins): Located just across the road from the hotel.
- Jungle World (5 mins): Kids play facility within easy walking distance of the hotel.
- Trabolgan (20 mins): Activities include tennis, go-karting, abseiling, archery, live shows, mini-trampolines, paddle boats, aeroball, crazy golf and a kids corner. Activities are on a pay as you go basis and minimum ages apply.
- Perks Fun Fair (30 mins).
- Ballyannan Wood Walk (5 mins): Mature mixed woodland located on the Owenacurra Estuary dating back to the mid 17th century.
- Bridgefield Buggies (15 mins): This Quad bike safari is located in Castlemartyr. Children from 8 years up can enjoy this off-road trek through 9 miles of beautiful rugged countryside including a 17th century castle.
- Leahys Open Farm (10 mins): Open Easter to September with a Christmas event in December, it comprises a crannog, claraghs gardens, animals, an adult maze, go-karting, a mouse shed, an outdoor play area and sandpit, a kiddies maze and leprechauns cave. Meet llamas, miniature ponies and even snakes.
- Mahon Point Shopping Mall (15 mins).
Mini Guide Brochure : East Cork Tourism Brochure click on link to view